People Who Often Need to Come Into Contact with Natural Latex, Please Understand!

Jan. 02 2019, | 14:00:16,

In order to reduce the damage to the hands of washing powder, detergent, drugs, bacteria, etc., housewives and medical staff like to wear latex gloves when working. However, natural latex ingredients in gloves that maked by Latex Gloves Making Machine can cause allergy symptoms.

Natural latex is extracted from plants such as oak and is widely used in medical supplies, gloves and other articles. The FDA estimates that about 1% to 6% of people are allergic to natural latex, and exposure may cause skin irritation, rash, urticaria and other allergic reactions. It is recommended that people who are in constant contact with natural latex should take the following measures:

1. For those who are allergic to latex, it is best to use non-latex gloves, such as powder-free latex gloves, which are generally treated with chlorine and are not susceptible to allergies.

2. When wearing latex gloves, do not use oily hand cream because it will accelerate the corrosion and aging of the latex, thus causing allergies.

3. After using latex gloves, wash hands with mild soap and dry thoroughly. In addition, clean both inside and outside the glove.

4. For those who are allergic to natural latex, be sure to inform the medical staff when you seek medical treatment to avoid causing allergies.